Women’s match preview: Castleford
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Wigan Warriors Women’s Betfred Women’s Super League match against Castleford Tigers Women.
The Warriors Women face the Tigers at Warrington’s Victoria Park Arena on Sunday 20th June (12pm K.O.).
Head-to-Head
The fixture sees the two sides face off for the fifth time in the competition. The Tigers are the only BWSL team which the Warriors have never beaten, the closest contest being the draw between the two sides in their first ever meeting. A stat which the Warriors will be looking to overturn this time around.
Last four meetings:
- Castleford 56-8 Wigan
- Wigan 14-36 Castleford
- Wigan 10-12 Castleford
- Castleford 14-14 Wigan
Team News
Head coach Kris Ratcliffe has named his 17-player team to face Castleford Tigers on Sunday lunchtime.
Rebecca Greenfield
Georgia Wilson
Emily Baggaley
Emily Stirzaker
Anna Mary Davies
Rachel Thompson
Alison Burrows
Jade Gregory-Haselden
Carys Marsh
Holly Speakman
Amy Boardman
Vanessa Temple
Victoria Molyneux
Lucy Baggaley
Paige Costello
Freya Hellin
Aimee Wood
Coach Quotes
Speaking to wiganwarriors.com, Women’s boss Kris Ratcliffe is preparing for a challenging few weeks ahead for his side.
“It was disappointing to have the big derby cancelled last week as everyone was looking forward to it. We used the time wisely to get some solid individual work completed, we did a lot more contact work and topped up fitness levels with some hard graft in the gym.
“We know we have some big games coming over the next few weeks and that work has put the girls in the best shape to meet those challenges.
“Castleford are a big tough team. They are very strong up the middle and use that to build space and opportunities for some outstanding athletes in their backline. The girls know that we must be tough and resilient up the middle, and keep turning up for each other in defence for the full 80.
“If we do that then we know that we have some strengths of our own that will cause them some problems. It’s a big game for us, it’s a while since we took some points from any of the teams who have traditionally been in the top three and we need to do that if we want to be challenging for the title this season.
Social Media
Wigan fans can follow every piece of the action via our social media channels and website.
- Twitter (@WiganWarriorsRL) – pre-match, half time and full time updates.
- Instagram (@wiganwarriorsrl) – pre-match, half time and full time updates.
- Facebook (Wigan Warriors) – pre-match, half time and full time updates.
- Website (www.wiganwarriors.com) – post-match reaction including a match report and the thoughts of head coach Kris Ratcliffe.
